Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to attend Bhutan’s National Day celebrations on December 17 at the Changlimithang National Stadium in Thimphu following an invitation from King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
As per reports, the chief minister will leave for Bhutan on December 16 and will stay there till December 18.
During his visit to the Himalayan nation, CM Sarma will seek to foster closer relations between Assam and Bhutan by promoting cultural exchange and regional cooperation.
He will also discuss hydropower collaboration with Bhutanese officials, exploring opportunities for Assam to benefit from partnerships in this sector.
The visit is anticipated to facilitate potential collaborations in the areas of power generation, drinking water supply, and the Jal Sinchen scheme.
Bhutan’s National Day commemorates the coronation of the first king of Bhutan, Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk, in 1907.
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A procession and other festivities typically take place in Changlimithang National Stadium, in Thimpu. Inhabitants of the capital are joined by others who have flocked from all over Bhutan.
